No alcoholic beverages can be brought into Six Flags. Alcoholic beverages purchased in the park may not leave the premises in which they are purchased. Excessive consumption of alcohol is cause for ejection from the park without refund. Alcoholic beverage purchases require one of the following as proof of age: horizontal Driver’s License, State issued ID, Passport, Passport Card, and Military ID. Only one beverage may be purchased at a time by each guest showing proof of age.

The following are not permitted at Six Flags Great America and may result in removal from the park without refund:

• Unruly or disruptive behavior that interferes with guests’ enjoyment of the park including running, the incitement of running, and blocking midways and exits.
• Acts or behavior that park management deems to be a safety concern or that interrupts park operations or guests’ experience.
• Harassing/threatening behavior, sexual misconduct, or lewd behavior including inappropriate interaction with park guests or associates.
• Fighting or physical aggression of any kind, including verbal assaults.
• Offensive language or gestures.
• Conduct deemed by Six Flags Great America to be inappropriate for the peace and good order of the park, guests, or associates, and which may adversely affect the safety of others.
• Theft of any kind.
• Selling park tickets, credentials, and other entitlements, or soliciting and distributing literature not sponsored by the park except where otherwise approved.
• Refusing to follow verbal or printed instructions or cooperate with park personnel or security.

Six Flags Great America only accepts card payments at all locations including restaurants, retail stores, games, ticket windows, and parking toll booths. You can either pay for purchases using a Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, or debit card.

Only have cash? You can convert your cash to a prepaid debit card at one of the multiple kiosks located throughout the park and can use the card anywhere in the U.S. where Visa is accepted. We highly encourage you to pre-purchase your parking, tickets, and more online before visiting the park.

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To ensure all guests visiting Six Flags Great America can enjoy their visit, and in keeping with our family-friendly environment, as well as for health and safety reasons, Six Flags maintains and enforces a dress code. Guests should dress casually and comfortably as is appropriate for the local weather. All guests must wear proper attire, such as shirts, shorts/pants, and appropriate footwear, at all times.

Attire that is not appropriate for Six Flags Great America, and which may result in refusal of admission or removal from the Park, includes but is not limited to:

• Clothing and tattoos with vulgar, offensive, or discriminatory symbols or language.  This includes, without limitation, clothing and tattoos that display profanity, graphic violence, pornography, nudity, or that which is associated with gangs or drugs, and clothing that does not sufficiently cover undergarments.
• Clothing and tattoos which may incite a disturbance or are hateful or discriminatory to others, or may be perceived as such.
• Clothing that creates a safety risk to other guests and team members, including clothing that touches or drags on the ground.
• Clothing that does not sufficiently cover undergarments.
• Clothing which, by design, exposes excessive portions of skin or that may be viewed as inappropriate for a family-friendly environment.
• Costumes and face coverings that conceal identity.
• Bathing suits are permitted to be worn only in the waterpark, but may be worn in the theme park if covered by otherwise appropriate attire. Please refer to the Hurricane Harbor Chicago Dress Code for guidance about appropriate attire when visiting the waterpark.

Six Flags Great America reserves the right to deny admission to or remove anyone whose attire does not comply with the Guest Dress Code or could detract from the experience of other guests, if the guest refuses all reasonable options. Guests requiring special accommodations should speak to a member of the Public Safety management team upon arrival.

To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all guests, Six Flags prohibits the operation or use of any unmanned aerial vehicle on, from, or above Six Flags’ premises absent specific written consent. This includes all UAVs, also commonly known as “drones,” regardless of their size, weight or purpose.

Food, Drinks, and Coolers 

Food, beverages, coolers and grills may not be brought into the theme park. The only food exceptions are for food allergies as described below and infant food, in non-glass jars. The use of grills and open flames, are strictly prohibited, in and around the property, including parking lots.  

Food Allergies 

Guests who suffer from sensitivities or life-threatening allergies may bring food into the park if they do not feel comfortable with the menu options available. In this case, the food must be limited to the individual with the allergy and may contain: two sealable sandwich bags (7×8 inches) and one snack to accommodate their visit (such as a piece of fruit, or a fruit bar, or a snack that fits in a sandwich bag). One small soft-sided cooler may be brought into the park to carry these items. No outside beverages are permitted. Please see Security at screening to receive a medical sticker.

Loose articles are not permitted on any of our rides. Loose articles such as purses, backpacks, and beverage containers should be left with non-riders or secured in lockers. Cell phones or other small items should be secured in cargo pockets, zippered jacket pockets, or waist packs. There is limited temporary storage available in most ride boarding areas as a courtesy to our Guests and lockers are available at the entrance to all of our major rides as an option. Please refer to the Safety and Accessibility Guide for a detailed list of Loose Article policies by ride.

Six Flags and its employees are not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items and items that are lost on rides are generally not able to be located and are damaged beyond repair. For everyone’s safety, we will not attempt to retrieve your item while the park is in operation.

For your safety and the safety of others, our standard filming policy prohibits the following on all attractions (no exceptions):

• Cell phones and other mobile devices
• Cameras and Go Pro cameras
• Any camera mounted to a vehicle, drone, cart, scooter or other moving object

All Guests who leave the park should get their hands stamped at the exit/re-entry gate. Transferring hand stamps is strictly prohibited. Re-entry to the park is by hand stamp only and is not allowed after the posted time.

Pets are not permitted in the park, with the exception of service animals. There is no Kennel Facility available at Six Flags Great America. We can refer you to a local Kennel for use during your visit. Pets may not be left in or tied to an unattended vehicle in the parking lot.

Once they enter the park, guests grant Six Flags Great America the right to film, video, record or photograph them on park property without payment or consideration.

By entering the park, guests grant Six Flags the right to film, video, record or photograph them on park property for any reason without payment or consideration. Six Flags requests that all photographs or video taken by our guests be used for their personal use and enjoyment only. Any use, reuse or reproduction for commercial purposes without the express written consent of Six Flags is strictly prohibited. Six Flags reserves the right to refuse to allow photography of any kind as necessary at individual locations. No commercial photography of any kind is permitted.

The use of the following equipment is strictly prohibited:​

• Cameras mounted to a vehicle, drone, cart, scooter, or other moving object.​
• No cameras of any kind (cell phones, glasses, body cam, etc.) are allowed on any rides at any time. No Exceptions.

All Six Flags rides, shows and attractions are protected by copyright. Guests must have written permission to use photographs and/or videotape of Six Flags images for commercial broadcasting, advertising, marketing or publishing in any medium.

Guests are not permitted to enter restricted areas, including ride and backstage areas. Personal items that are lost in ride areas should be reported to the ride operator and Lost & Found. Six Flags will make every effort to retrieve lost articles after normal operating hours. Guests entering restricted areas may be ejected from the park without refund and may be subject to civil penalties.

Six Flags is not responsible for items lost, damaged, or stolen.

Safety is our number-one priority. Guests with certain body proportions, or of certain heights and/or weights, may not be able to enjoy certain rides if the safety restraints will not operate as designed. Specific ride information is available at the ride and at Guest Services.

There is an inherent risk in participating in any amusement ride. We expect riders to exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner. Guests must also obey all oral and written warnings and properly use all ride safety equipment provided. Guests who do not comply with ride rules may be ejected from the park without refund. Please refer to specific guidelines posted at the entrance of each ride.

Six Flags Great America welcomes guests with their service animals. At all times guests should maintain control of their service animal through restraint (e.g. leash/harness), voice, signal or other effective controls. Relief areas are available for your service animal at select locations throughout the park. ​

Animals that do not meet the definition of a service animal will not be permitted in the park.

Six Flags allows smoking only in areas identified as designated smoking areas. All other areas in the parks are smoke-free, and smoking is strictly prohibited. Electronic cigarette users are required follow the same policies. Guests smoking outside of the designated areas will be ejected from the park without refund.

No cannabis or derived products are allowed to be possessed, smoked or consumed on property.

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